Re: Walter R. Thetford - KIA, Iwo Jima

Uncle Bob, I was able to obtain a copy of the USMC Casualty Report for PFC Walter Ray Thetford, ID # 933736.The case number is 021703.It shows him as KIA on Iwo and buried in the 3rd MARDIV cemetery, row 17, grave 408.It also states he was in Co C, 1BN, 21st Marines.It appears there was confusion as to the date of death, I see references for both 1 MAR and 4 MAR.In 1947 his body was moved home to Mississippi, and his tombstone says he died on 4 MAR 45.Do you have any records that may confirm this?Do you know how I can get Company records for Charlie Company?